Diwali Decorations

Diwali is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the Hindus across the globe. In India, it is a five-day festival that brings with it good cheers. It is the time to celebrate the victory of good over the evil. People clean and decorate their homes in the best possible way, so that Goddess Lakshmi enters their premises and showers blessings on them. There is a number of ways to decorate home during the festival. If you want some bright ideas, then read the article. In the following lines, we have provided some of the best décor tips and idea for Deepavali.

Diwali Home Decoration Ideas

Rangoli
On Diwali, colorful rangoli designs are made by women, on the floor of their living room or entranceway, to welcome Goddess Lakshmi - the Goddess of Wealth. Commonly made with vibrant colors, rice flour or chawk, rangoli make magnificent piece of art. It is considered good luck symbol. Place an earthen diya at the center of the rangoli, to increase the overall appeal of the art.

Diyas
The traditional way of illuminating the home and premises on Diwali is to light diyas, the earthen lamps, made out of clay. In the present time, due to increase in the competition, a wide variety of diyas is available in the market. So, this Diwali, decorate your home and premises with beautiful diyas. Place them at the windowsill, doorstep, staircase and lobby, on the occasion.

Candles
Candles are equally important, when it comes to the home décor for Diwali. Make use of aroma candles for the interiors of your home. Cylindrical candles can serve the purpose for your windowsill, balcony and staircase. At the entrance way, arrange an assortment of diyas and candles, to welcome the guests and Goddess Lakshmi.

Electric Lamps
While candles and diyas have a special place in the list of decorative items for Diwali, electric lamps have also gained popularity. Brighten up your rooms with the use of decorative chandeliers. Make use of lanterns for the backyard or lobby. You may hang string of colorful LED lights at the entranceway. Lamps come in various shapes and sizes. Buy a number of these to brighten up your home this Diwali.

Torans
This Diwali, decorate your home with torans (hangings). Make use of mango leaf toran for the main door of your home, because mango leaves are considered auspicious for the occasion. You may also hang 'shubh laabh' hangings at the door. You may use torans made of fresh flowers or garlands for the purpose. Door hangings adorned with bells or mirror would look good.

Flowers
Flowers are great embellishments. Spread the aroma of flowers in your home, by hanging garlands made of flowers. You may choose marigold, lilies, rose, jasmine or exotic flowers like orchid and carnations, to decorate your home for Diwali. Fill a flower vase with aromatic fresh cut flowers and place it at your living room table.